IV Therapy
Training Course
Intravenous vitamin and nutrient infusion training at 22 Harley Street. Theory, protocols and supervised hands-on practice. Delivered by GPhC and GMC registered prescribers.
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About This Course
IV therapy — intravenous administration of vitamins, minerals and nutrients directly into the bloodstream — is one of the fastest-growing services in aesthetic and wellness medicine. Unlike oral supplementation, IV delivery achieves 100% bioavailability, producing rapid results that patients can feel within hours of treatment.
This one-day PHP Training Academy IV Therapy course gives registered healthcare professionals the clinical knowledge, practical skills and confidence to introduce IV drip treatments into their practice safely, legally and profitably. From patient assessment and contraindication screening through to cannulation technique, drip protocol selection and emergency management — everything you need to launch IV therapy is covered in a single, intensive training day at 22 Harley Street.
All sessions are delivered by GPhC and GMC registered prescribers with clinical experience in IV administration. Maximum 6 delegates per group ensures genuine hands-on practice time with live patients.
What You Will Learn
Morning — Theory
Physiology, patient assessment, contraindications, product knowledge, legal framework and consent.
Afternoon — Practice
Supervised cannulation, drip assembly, rate management and monitoring on live patients.
Course Content — Full Curriculum
- Introduction to IV therapy — history, clinical applications and the UK regulatory framework
- Anatomy and physiology of veins — venous access sites, vein selection and anatomy of the antecubital fossa
- Patient assessment and pre-treatment screening — medical history, contraindications and absolute cautions
- IV drip formulations — vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glutathione, NAD+ and hydration protocols
- Selecting the right drip for the right patient — wellness goals, deficiency assessment and bespoke formulation
- Consent process and documentation requirements specific to IV therapy
- Cannulation technique — step-by-step, with supervised practice on live patients
- Drip assembly, rate setting and flow management
- Monitoring the patient during infusion — vital signs, discomfort, extravasation and adverse reactions
- Managing complications — infiltration, phlebitis, air embolism, anaphylaxis emergency protocol
- Aftercare advice and follow-up protocols
- Documentation, record keeping and medicines management for IV therapy
- Business and marketing — pricing, patient communication, marketing your IV therapy service compliantly
- Legal and insurance requirements — what your indemnity must cover for IV administration
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for GMC, GPhC, NMC or GDC registered healthcare professionals who wish to add IV therapy to their practice. Candidates must have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology and hold current professional indemnity insurance that covers injectable practice.
If you are not yet registered with a PSRB and wish to enquire about alternative pathways, please contact us to discuss your situation.
What You Will Receive
- CPD Certificate of Completion — recognised by major aesthetic medicine insurers
- Full course manual including all protocols, contraindications and emergency procedures
- Product reference guide covering leading UK IV therapy brands and formulations
- Post-training email mentorship from the PHP Training Academy clinical team
- Access to the PHP Training Academy graduate community
- Emergency clinical hotline number for post-qualification patient queries